ABOUT THAT ATTIC

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attic renovation

Why it worked

The video taps into the relatable themes of home renovation, family bonding, and personal growth, showcasing a transformation that resonates with viewers seeking inspiration or a sense of accomplishment.

Summary

The creator documents the renovation of their attic into a bedroom and bathroom, a project undertaken with their father. Despite initial setbacks and personal doubts, the renovation was completed with the help of friends, family, and professionals, strengthening their bond.

Structure

1Introduction to the attic renovation project with dad
2Purchasing the house as an investment
3Adding a bedroom and bathroom, facing challenges
4Completing the renovation with support and bonding with father
5Turning the house into a source of income and sharing the journey

Product placement

DEWALT miter saw: ACTS - used for cutting wood for the renovation. Removing it would change the process. RYOBI sander: ACTS - used for sanding stairs. Removing it would change the process. RYOBI drill: ACTS - used for construction. Removing it would change the process. RIDGID shop vac: ACTS - used for cleaning up construction debris. Removing it would change the process. DEWALT tools: APPEARS - visible in the background, but not actively used in a way that changes the video's outcome. Removing them would not change the video.

Original caption

Apologies my filming skills in the early days were subpar….you might need a Dramamine during some of the before videos

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Transcript

I swear to you this house has been the gift that keeps on giving. In 2023 I bought the house and I was really just looking for an investment. I had finished up my condo and I wanted to do a bigger project and frankly I was sick of taking my dog out on bitter Chicago winters. So I was like let me buy a house and I did. It had this empty and my dad and I decided that we were going to add a bedroom and a bathroom. And if you saw my last video you know that that did not turn out as planned. In fact, it was quite literally my personal nightmare. But I feel very, very lucky that eventually I did finish the attic because I had a ton of support from my friends and family and a lot of really talented professionals. And on top of that I got to spend hundreds of hours with my dad as an adult, which I think is pretty rare and I am so grateful for. Because sometimes I have regrets about the location I bought the house in, or wonder if this was really the right move as a single person. But it does feel like someone somewhere knew that he and I needed this time together because there were some unexpected things to come. And of course without this house, my dad and I wouldn't have started our silly little TikToks and I wouldn't have gotten some of the help that I got from social media to finish the second really his finish. Because I come from a long line of hustlers, I most recently turned this house into a new source of income for me, which I'm sharing all about that experiment here too if you're curious. You should follow along because this is certainly our story.